Asking for a Same-Sex Prenuptial Agreement

By
Lavinsky Law
|October 03, 2017

ASKING FOR A SAME-SEX PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT

There is a misconception that prenuptial agreements (or “prenups”)
are reserved only for the rich and famous. But these days a growing number
of same sex couples from all walks of life are choosing to protect their
futures with a prenuptial agreement.

The benefits of a prenuptial agreement are many, from protecting yourself
financially should you and your spouse divorce, to allowing you both to
engage in meaningful conversations about your future before you make that
final commitment. The problem that many couples face, however, is introducing
the topic without causing any amount of strife in their relationship.

DISCUSSING PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS

Below are a few things to keep in mind when introducing the topic of a
prenuptial agreement to your partner.

1. START TALKING ABOUT IT EARLY

The sooner you begin to have conversations about entering a prenuptial
agreement, the better. The best time to bring up the topic is during your
initial talks about marriage after you are engaged. This will take the
time and emotional pressure off of both partners.

If your partner is not comfortable with the conversation at that moment,
back off and wait a few days before reintroducing the topic again.

2. EXPLAIN WHY A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU

Tell your partner why a prenuptial agreement is important to you, from
protecting your financial futures and those of your children to making
important financial decisions together such as investments, travel and
debt repayment strategies.

3. DECIDE ON THE TERMS AS A TEAM

You can hire a mediator to help you draw up terms that favor both of your
interests. Make sure that you still hire independent attorneys, however,
to review the final draft (otherwise your agreement may not be upheld
if it is challenged).

4. LISTEN TO YOUR PARTNER

The needs, wants and concerns of your partner are going to be different
from your own, and some may even contradict yours. Listen to them with
an open mind and if a disagreement does come up, consider a compromise.

5. CONSIDER WHAT MAY CHANGE OVER TIME

Prenuptial agreements can be challenging as they largely take into account
events that have not even happened yet. You and your partner may start
a joint business, for example, or one spouse may choose to be a stay-at-home
parent while the other works.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SAME-SEX PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS WITH LAVINSKY LAW

Based in Los Angeles,
Lavinsky Law helps same sex couples in Southern California write fair and lawfully
sound prenuptial agreements that protect the interests of both partners.
We invite you to call us today for a free consultation to discuss your
prenuptial agreement at (310) 929-6411.

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